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Lawn & Garden

Lawn care and garden tips, maintenance, and tricks, to answer all your yard question needs. As a homeowner, keeping your lawn and garden in top shape is very important. It is an enjoyable activity that can keep your property value high and keep your body in shape!

What Temperature Does Grass Stop Growing?

March 7, 2023November 30, 2022 by Jamie
Temperature for Grass to Stop Growing

Maintaining a lush, green lawn is one of the primary preoccupations of most homeowners. However, in most parts of North America it’s not possible to keep grass growing year-round. At both ends of the temperature … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

10 Best Gas Powered Post Drivers in 2025

January 27, 2025November 19, 2022 by Jamie
fence post drivers

Gas-powered post drivers are excellent tools that can cut your fence building time in half. They can be used for other projects too, like putting signs up, for example. There are many different types of … Read more

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How to Use Triple 13 Fertilizer (Detailed Guide)

March 26, 2023November 11, 2022 by Janice Lundy
How to Use Triple 13 Fertilizer 13-13-13

Triple 13 fertilizer is an all-purpose home fertilizer that supports the growth of almost anything that you can grow, from your lawn, to shrubs, trees, flowers, and vegetables. Applied in early spring, it will give … Read more

Categories Gardening, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

List of Fruit Trees and Plants Safe for Dogs

May 27, 2023November 8, 2022 by Jamie
List of Fruit Trees and Plants Safe for Dogs - dog eating watermelon

Our dogs are special canine family members, so we want to ensure the fruit trees we own are just as safe for them as they are for us. Read on if you want to know … Read more

Categories Gardening, Lawn & Garden

Does Grass Grow in the Fall?

September 11, 2023November 8, 2022 by Jamie
Does Grass Grow in the Fall answered

Starting a lawn from seed is an economical way to get a thick, lush, lawn, but it’s important to time its planting carefully. While some might think that spring is the best time to grow … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden

Floratam vs Palmetto St Augustine: What’s the Difference?

March 7, 2023October 31, 2022 by Jamie
Floratam vs Palmetto St Augustine

If you live in the American south, you’ve probably heard of St Augustine grass. But did you know that there are dozens of different types (cultivars) available? Floratam and Palmetto are two of the most … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden

What is a Fence Post Driver? (3 Different Types)

November 17, 2023October 29, 2022 by Jamie
What is a Fence Post Driver answered

With the variety of specialized power tools on the market, it can be difficult to know them all. One of these amazing tool inventions is a fence post driver, also known as a post pounder, … Read more

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5 Best Sprays for Fruit Trees in 2025

January 27, 2025October 23, 2022 by Jamie
Best Sprays for Fruit Trees

Fruit tree sprays have their place in horticultural circles. Whether you have decades of experience or are now a budding gardener, it never hurts to brush up on your knowledge and identify new products on … Read more

Categories Gardening, Lawn & Garden

12 Outdoor Plants with Heart Shaped Leaves

June 23, 2023October 23, 2022 by Janice Lundy
Outdoor Plants with Heart Shaped Leaves

The classic heart is a favorite shape for many people, and it’s also a favourite of Mother Nature, as many plants have leaves, or even flowers, that echo that design. Let’s explore a few examples … Read more

Categories Gardening, Lawn & Garden

How Long Will Sod Last on a Pallet?

March 7, 2023October 23, 2022 by Jamie
How Long Will Sod Last on a Pallet

Whether you are staring at a sea of dirt around your newly-built home, or have an existing lawn in dire need of renewal, rolled sods are the quickest way to achieve a velvety green expanse … Read more

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